Desire or Talent – What counts?
In Matthew Syed’s recent publication ‘Bounce’, the author goes on a quest to prove that the best footballers in the world have reached their position through hard-work, and dedication to training,...
View ArticleBarcelona –“Més que un Club”
Their fluency, skills and ability outclass all challenges, they bewilder us with their tactical intellect and almost ‘brotherly’ understanding, regularly described as the “Barca DNA.” No matter how...
View ArticleLionel Messi : An Enigmatic Talent
The individual brilliance of Lionel Messi is not questionable, but it is puzzling that despite his consistently remarkable performances and goalscoring ratio for Barcelona, that he is not as effective...
View ArticleRonaldo Or Messi – Complete Athlete Or Natural Ability?
Ronaldo or Messi, that has been the argument that has erupted in recent seasons but just who is the supreme footballer? The stats that the two accumulate are simply astonishing, since his time in Spain...
View Article“Take A Bow Son”– Lionel Messi
On the same day he was named the best paid footballer in the world, Barcelona striker Lionel Messi netted another hat-trick to break the club’s long-standing goal-scoring record. But what goal could we...
View ArticleAn Ode to the Midfield Maestro
The passing of Socrates recently has given those old enough to remember him and those who weren’t yet born, another excuse to watch footage of the often repeated world cup 82’ match between Brazil and...
View ArticleDiego Maradona – Genius Or Raving Madman?
Diego Maradona is one of the most famous, controversial and newsworthy figures in the world of sports. When it comes to Diego, you either love him or hate him. It is widely agreed that he is the best...
View ArticleWithout A World Cup,Can Messi Be Considered The Best?
The question is, if he can do it so well for the best side in world football, why can’t he do it for his country? Lionel Messi is the best player in the word of football, perhaps ever. He has achieved...
View ArticleHow Far Can Lionel Messi Go?
Lionel Messi has surpassed almost every record there is in the game but at just 24, just how much more can the ‘magician’ achieve? Having scored a staggering 72 goals in all competitions this season...
View ArticleThe Rise Of The Little Man
This summer saw the three sides seeking to compete with the current champions Man City spend big money on the same type of player. On viewing these arrivals, it would appear that the top sides in...
View ArticleWhat More Does Messi Have To Do To Be Called The Greatest
What more has Lionel Messi got to do to earn the title of ‘best player of all time’? It’s a tough question to answer; different people will say different things. Some may say that he has to win a World...
View ArticleFIFA Ballon d’Or Shortlist – More Germans and Italians Needed?
Twenty three candidates for the FIFA Men’s World Player of the Year award have today recently been announced after a the list of hopefuls for the female equivalent were revealed. A final vote involving...
View ArticleThe Worrying Trend Regarding Messi and Barcelona
A calendar year is not the same as a season, yet there is no doubting that Messi’s record of 91 goals in 2012 is a remarkable achievement. Without question we are witnessing something very special in...
View ArticleMessi: An Ode To The Greatest
In terms of football, the year of 2012 finished moments ago and it was incredible for one reason and one reason only: Lionel Andrés Messi. Pundits and people alike all talk of the greatest of all time...
View ArticleAre Individual Awards In Football Justified?
Lionel Messi has been at the peak of his powers from the last 3 seasons. He’s won the Ballon D’or thrice in the last 3 seasons and has pretty much run away with all the individual accolades possible....
View ArticleMessi/Neymar or Bale/Ronaldo
Well, this could be a bit of procrastination as the Bale part isn’t done yet and this is mostly due to Levy’s resistance. I mean, which Club Owner actually rejects a reported eighty-four million pounds...
View ArticleThe End Of Messi And Barca Is Nigh
No more Messi until 2014. This is due to a hamstring injury which has become a recurring issue for the Argentinian since last season. It was an injury which plagued his career during his teenage years...
View ArticleEveryone Needs That One Player
Football is one of the most talked about topic’s around the world and no matter how good a player is they will always have haters for a variety of reasons. But hate towards a club because they have one...
View ArticleThe Importance of Being ‘The Man’
Football is a fascinating game, a collection of different individual personalities and abilities put together in order to produce a cohesive and strong ‘team’. The role of a coach is often to persuade...
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